Happy birthday! Lars von Trier turns 68 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary director turns 68 on Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2024.

Lars von Trier is celebrating his 68th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter Lars von Trier (Antichrist, Dancer in the Dark, Breaking the Waves, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 68th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Von Trier, a cultural icon

Born in Kongens Lyngby on April 30, 1956, Lars von Trier's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Danish history. Von Trier's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Lars hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lars von Trier as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 68.

Happy Birthday, Lars, you're the best!

Lars von Trier career in pictures

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